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Alain Pichon

b. 1966

French hairstylist and television personality

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Born 1966. Alain Pichon is a French hairdresser, known for Hair (TV series).

Alain Pichon (born 19 April 1966) is a French hairstylist, and television personality. His participation as a judge on the Hair TV Series made him a British household name in 2014. The first series was broadcast in early 2014 on BBC Three, and achieved the highest viewing figures for the TV channel. The show aired in Australia on the ABC2 channel later in 2014. A second series is confirmed on BBC Two in 2015. He is well known as the hairdresser to the worldwide celebrity David Beckham amongst many others.

Career As a fourth-generation hairdresser, international session stylist Alain Pichon's passion for hair runs in his blood. He first started training in his local French salon, which had links to the Vidal Sassoon Academy. By the age of 23, Alain was in London working for Toni & Guy where he soon became Artistic Director and travelled the world educating at shows and seminars.

Alain started his freelance career as a hairstylist at 28, working together with designers' collections on fashion shows, with renowned photographers on well-known magazines and as a consultant for international product companies and feature films.

Alain is represented by the global management agency, CLM

Clientele

He has collaborated on advertising campaigns, such as Prada, Calvin Klein, Dior, YSL, Donna Karan, Hugo Boss and for many catwalk shows in New York, Paris, London and Milan.

Over the years Alain has worked with Madonna, Claudia Schiffer, Kylie Minogue, Sienna Miller, Britney Spears, Scarlett Johansson, Trudie Styler, Prince William and Prince Harry.

Editorial

Alain works with many of the world's top magazines, including several editions of Vogue Magazine, Another Magazine, W Magazine, Numéro, Dazed & Confused (magazine).

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Hairdresser
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Hair (TV series)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alain Pichon?

French hairstylist and television personality

When was Alain Pichon born?

Alain Pichon was born on 19 April 1966 in Nantes.

What is Alain Pichon's occupation?

Alain Pichon is a hairdresser.

What is Alain Pichon known for?

Alain Pichon is known for Hair (TV series).

What nationality is Alain Pichon?

Alain Pichon is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alain Pichon

· Wikidata: Q21898080

· DBpedia: Alain Pichon

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